sexual assault

After new push by federal government, Columbia makes changes to sexual assault response

Changes to Columbia's sexual assault response policies this semester include a specific Title IX Investigator to conduct on-campus investigations.

By Abby Abrams | Dec 8 05:11 am ET

The trivialization of rape

Sexual assault is a serious issue that shouldn't be taken lightly.

By Suzanne Arrington, Maya Nair Noonan, Lauren Herold, Kia Walton, and Amanda Evans | Oct 27 07:23 pm ET

Suspect arrested in Morningside Park sexual assault

Jason Harris, 19, was questioned and arrested by NYPD on Tuesday evening, in connection to a sexual assault that occurred near 116th Street.

By Finn Vigeland | Oct 11 09:20 pm ET

Silence is not sexy

Students need to engage more in breaking the silence about sexual assault.

By Editorial Board | Oct 2 09:59 pm ET

Marching for a new liberation

SlutWalk rightfully aims to eliminate the undercurrents of sexism and rape culture that are still so prevalent.

By Kristin Greer | Oct 2 07:58 pm ET

Sexual violence on campus: Changes surround CU’s sexual assault disciplinary process

"If it is true that no one has been expelled for sexual assault... My view is that that's a problem," University President Lee Bollinger told Spectator at an interview in December.

By Leah Greenbaum | Apr 14 08:53 am ET

Sexual violence on campus: CU acknowledges admins need response training

In the wake of statistics showing that universities nationwide aren’t doing enough to prevent or report sexual violence on campus, there are some signs that Columbia is responding by increasing training and programming.

By Ana Baric | Apr 14 08:17 am ET

Sexual violence on campus: Assaults have consequences

Rape is a very real issue even on our campus, and we need to end it.

By Editorial Board | Apr 13 10:44 pm ET

Sexual violence on campus: The story of my rape

As horrific as rape is, life is worth living.

By Christopher Crawford | Apr 13 10:26 pm ET

Sexual violence on campus: Courage has no age

Speaking out about sexual assault is the hardest step—especially as a child.

By Anonymous | Apr 13 10:24 pm ET

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